Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 4,661 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,346 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,011 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 988 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,242 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 945 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 1,087 L | 424 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 2,078 L | -1 L |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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